Kylie Arellano Found Safe After Captivity

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1. 2 Nov

   "Tonight, local police in Oregon brought a minor who had been missing for a year and a half to safety, acting on information provided by our FBI Salt Lake City Field Office," FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Digital.

   4 outlets · Fox News
2. 3 Nov

   “To anyone using gore groups to target and exploit children: the FBI and our partners are coming for you,” Patel said.

   3 outlets · The Independent
3. 4 Nov

   To prevent her from escaping, the complaint says, Harmel also "kept a knife under his pillow and made MV [minor victim] sleep against the wall."

   3 outlets · Fox News
4. 5 Nov

   Kylie Arellano, now 17, vanished from Garden City, Utah, on May 29, 2025, when she was 15.

   5 outlets · New York Post
5. 6 Nov

   Adam Hunter Harmel, 39, was arrested and federally charged on Monday for traveling across state lines with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, according to a federal complaint filed in the US District Court of Utah.

   3 outlets · Daily Mail
6. 10 Nov

   A teenager held captive for 521 days after disappearing from her home in Utah finally managed to escape using the online video game Among Us, according to reports.

   2 outlets · The Independent

Coverage 11 articles

• 12 Nov Missing teen held captive for nearly 2 years freed after chatting with fellow gamerKylie Arellano, a Utah teen who went missing at age 15 on May 29, 2025, was found after nearly two years of captivity when she contacted another child while playing the game Among Us. FBI agents rescued her from Adam Hunter Harmel’s basement in Oregon, where she had been held captive and repeatedly abused since being abducted by Harmel, who is charged with transporting a minor across state lines for criminal sexual…Toronto Sun
• 10 Nov How teen held captive for 520 days used online video game Among Us to escapeA 15-year-old girl who was missing for 521 days from Garden City, Utah, escaped with help from the online game Among Us after being held captive in Oregon by Adam Hunter Harmel, 39. The FBI learned that the victim used the game to communicate with another player, leading to her rescue on November 1 when authorities raided Harmel’s house and arrested him for transporting a minor across state lines for criminal sexual…The Independent
• 6 Nov Utah girl who went missing at 15 was forced to remove braces with pliers so she couldn't be identified, as sadistic new details of 500-day nightmare emergeAdam Hunter Harmel, 39, was arrested on Monday for allegedly kidnapping a Utah girl when she was 15 years old and keeping her in captivity for over 500 days. According to court documents, Harmel forced the teen to remove her braces with pliers to prevent identification and threatened her with a knife. The FBI tracked down Arellano after another minor reported seeing her on AmongUs, an online game, where she revealed…Daily Mail
• 5 Nov Oregon man allegedly held Utah teen Kylie Arellano captive, forced her to remove braces with pliersAdam Hunter Harmel, a 39-year-old man from Oregon, has been charged with holding Utah teenager Kylie Arellano captive for nearly 18 months. According to federal court documents, Harmel allegedly beat Arellano repeatedly, forced her to remove her braces using pliers, and sexually assaulted her while confining her in his home's basement. Law enforcement rescued the teen on November 1, 2026, following a tip from…New York Post
• 4 Nov Man allegedly held teen captive in basement, forced her to remove braces with pliers after Snapchat meetingA Utah teenager named Kylie Arellano was found alive nearly 18 months after she disappeared on May 29, 2025. According to federal charges filed against a 39-year-old man, Adam Hunter Harmel, he allegedly held Arellano captive in his Oregon basement and repeatedly abused her, including removing her braces with pliers. The complaint also details sexual assaults and threats made by Harmel over the period of captivity…Fox News
• 4 Nov Utah girl missing for 17 months found at home of Oregon man who faces federal chargeA 17-year-old Utah girl who went missing in May 2025 was found at an Oregon man's home in Huntington, where authorities also arrested Adam Hunter Harmel, 39. Harmel faces federal charges for transporting the minor across state lines with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. The rescue and arrest occurred following a tip on Sunday, with Harmel being detained during a traffic stop approximately 30 miles from…Toronto Star
• 3 Nov Man arrested as girl, 17, found in Oregon after disappearing from Utah last yearA 17-year-old girl from Utah who disappeared last year has been found safe in Oregon after a 500-day search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. A 39-year-old man was arrested without incident following the teenager's recovery, and FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized ongoing efforts to combat online exploitation of children. The FBI and local authorities have not released further details about the…The Guardian
• 3 Nov Utah teen found safe in Oregon, man taken into custody in connectionIn December 2026, nearly a year and a half after 15-year-old Kylie Arellano disappeared from Garden City, Utah, she was found safe in Oregon. A 39-year-old man connected to her case was taken into custody without incident by law enforcement working with the FBI and Rich County Sheriff’s Office. The FBI has not released details about potential charges against the suspect or further information regarding the ongoing…NBC News
• 3 Nov Utah teen who had been missing for 17 months is found safe and a 39-year-old man now faces chargesKylie Arellano, a 15-year-old from Garden City, Utah who went missing in May 2025, was found safe on November 1, 2026, in Oregon by FBI and local law enforcement. A 39-year-old man connected to her disappearance is now facing charges but his name has not been released. The case highlights concerns over the exploitation of minors through online interactions across multiple states and the rise in criminal activities…The Independent
• 2 Nov Missing Utah teen Kylie Arellano found safe in Oregon after 500-day searchKylie Arellano, a Utah teenager who went missing on May 29, 2025, at age 15, was found safe after nearly 500 days of search efforts. She was discovered with a 39-year-old man in Oregon by law enforcement working with the FBI and local authorities. The suspect was taken into custody, and federal agents credited extensive collaboration among multiple agencies for locating Arellano. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized…New York Post

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